I´m a bit surprised about these brief introductory visits as I only knew these from republican heads of state before...?! As far as I know Kings and Queens "introduced" themselves, especially to their fellow counterparts from abroad, with full state visits. Is this a new kind of custom, due to the financial crisis or a dutch habit?

I´m a bit surprised about these brief introductory visits as I only knew these from republican heads of state before...?! As far as I know Kings and Queens "introduced" themselves, especially to their fellow counterparts from abroad, with full state visits. Is this a new kind of custom, due to the financial crisis or a dutch habit?

Full State Visits at present to the countries scheduled in the series of introductory visits are not opportune as the relations are more then cordial,they are excellent but mostly because the last State Vists haven't been that long ago...So,it would be a waste of time and money to put it bluntly...These short visits from the shortest Reignig to longer Reigning collegues are a good and modern way to introduce in new roles.

Full State Visits at present to the countries scheduled in the series of introductory visits are not opportune as the relations are more then cordial,they are excellent but mostly because the last State Vists haven't been that long ago...So,it would be a waste of time and money to put it bluntly...These short visits from the shortest Reignig to longer Reigning collegues are a good and modern way to introduce in new roles.

TM will be received by King Harald and Queen Sonja after which they will visit the Storting,Parliament.TM will then return to the Royal Palace for lunch with the Royal Couple.TRH Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Astrid will also be in attendance.

We will see (almost) the whole family present, great that Princess Astrid will join them:

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02.10.2013 Official visit from the Netherlands
Their Majesties The King and Queen host Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima the Netherland's official visit to Norway 2 October.

02.10.2013 Official luncheon
Their Majesties The King and Queen host an official luncheon in honour of Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess, and Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner will also be in attendance (14:15).

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